The Colors of Christmas - Green

One need not look far to notice the colors of Christmas. Green and red. Silver and gold. And white, while not technically a color, is visible everywhere.


I'm sure there's historical significance behind these traditional Christmas colors, but, for kicks and giggles, I'm going to share what these colors mean to me. And maybe, just maybe, some of my thoughts will align with history, but if not, no biggie.


Here goes.


Green.


Green signifies new life. New life sometimes defies the odds. The flower poking up through the sidewalk crack. The wildflower growing in sand. How about those cool air plants that live without soil? At Christmas, we celebrate the new life of Jesus. The birth that defied the odds. A baby born of a virgin. Never happened before. Never happened since.

A green Shoot will sprout from Jesse’s stump, from his roots a budding Branch. The life-giving Spirit of God will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and understanding, The Spirit that gives direction and builds strength, the Spirit that instills knowledge and Fear-of-God. Fear-of-God will be all his joy and delight.  Isaiah 11:1 The Message

Our Christmas trees are evergreens. Ever. Green. If green signifies new life, then ever green signifies eternal life. Pretty cool. Our Christmas trees signify our guarantee of eternal life if our faith rests in Jesus Christ.  He is the way, the truth, the life.

 And this is the way to have eternal life—by knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth!  John 17:3 Living Bible

Christmas wreaths hang outdoors on our garages and homes. They adorn our walls. Those green wreaths are circles of life. Generation after generation, grandparents and parents pass down the Christian heritage of a life lived with, and for Jesus.

Come, children, listen closely; I’ll give you a lesson in God worship.      Psalm 34:11 The Message

Green. A really fun color to think about during this season.

Oh yeah, and green:  My hubby's favorite color. Not historically significant for sure, but true nonetheless.

Next up.  Red.